n.;
'T was coldness of the votary, not the prayer, that was in fault. Bp. Fell. [ 1913 Webster ]
But thou, my votary, weepest thou? Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ From L. votus, p. p. vovere to vow, to devote. See Vote, Vow. ] Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised. [ 1913 Webster ]
Votary resolution is made equipollent to custom. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]